Bates knock in vain as Lancashire win again

LANCASHIRE Women continued their excellent form in the Metrobank One Day Cup with a 35-run victory over Durham Women at Blackpool.

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Eighty four from opener Emma Lamb and five wickets for 33 runs from left-arm spinner Sophie Morris were the highlights for a jubilant Red Rose who have now won six of their eight games in the competition so far and sit second in the table, while defeat for Durham leaves them fifth.

Lamb has been in fine form so far this season and she continued her hot streak as she cruised to a half-century from 62 balls.

With 20-year-old debutant Tilly Kesteven for company, the opening pair had built a first wicket partnership of 72 when Kesteven holed out to Suzie Bates at mid-on of Mady Villiers for 17.

Villers struck again when she enticed Katie Mack down the pitch with the Australian stumped for five.